Iowa Fishing License Types (2026) — Annual $22, Angler's Special $62 & Trout Fee

All IA license types: $22 annual, 3-year $62, combo $55, trout fee $14.50, bonus line $14, senior lifetime $61.50.

All Iowa Fishing License Types (2025-2026)

LicenseResidentNon-ResidentDurationNotes
Annual Fishing$22$48Calendar year + 10 daysWarmwater species
Angler's Special (3-Year)$623 yearsSaves $4
Outdoor Combo$55AnnualFish + hunt + habitat
7-Day$15.50$37.507 daysExtended trip
3-Day$20.503 daysNR weekend
1-Day$10.50$12.001 dayQuick trip
Trout Fee+$14.50+$17.50AnnualRequired ALL ages for trout!
Bonus Line (3rd pole)$14.00$14.00Annual3 lines simultaneously
Senior 65+ Lifetime Fishing$61.50Lifetime~3 years payback
Senior 65+ Lifetime Trout$65.00LifetimeCombined lifetime: $126.50

The Angler's Special

Iowa's 3-Year Angler's Special ($62) saves $4 vs buying 3 annual licenses separately, plus the convenience of not renewing yearly. Great for committed Iowa anglers.

IA vs Neighbors

Compare: Minnesota ($25), Wisconsin ($20), Missouri ($12), Nebraska ($38), South Dakota ($28).

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